October 13, 2026
Lora Scripps
Commissioners receive possible land use plan for county
The Lincoln County Commission has received a possible land use plan for the county as they work toward a growth plan amendment that will be part of the county’s overall comprehensive plan.
Chamber’s Tee Off for Progress golf tournament is June 12 at Pebble Creek Golf Club
Staff reports
Area youth participate in Falcon Basketball Skills Camp
Coach Dyron Birdwell recently hosted his first Falcon Basketball Skills Camp with 43 participants. Coach Birdwell was assisted by Coach Blake Ramsey and several players on the team including Braden Eakes, Brody Bryan, Austin Dickerson, Aidan Coffman, Colt Bryan, Diesen Ogle, Samuel Bryan, and Reid Bardos. Plans are for camp to be the week of Memorial Day again next year.
Velva Walker photo
Fayetteville’s annual Fourth of July celebration is June 27
As America is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, the City of Fayetteville’s Fourth of July celebration will be held Saturday, June 27 at Don Davidson Park. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the event gets underway at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks will shoot off around 9 p.m.
Paul Henry photo
Apollo 11 remembered through history of late Fayetteville businessman
A photograph of a matted and framed newspaper article and photo of U.S. Navy Lt. Richard J. Barrett, who was one of the pilots who assisted in the recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts and module on July 24, 1969. Apollo 11 touched down on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969. Barrett was in charge of training and flight proficiency of all pilots and air crewmen for the Apollo 11.
Blessed Drives: Three Hundred Dollar Road
Jeremiah Thomas
Letter to the Editor
Reform to stop the gerrymandering Dear Editor,
William ‘Ed’ Simms steps down as Lincoln County attorney
William “Ed” Simms is seated in the office of his private law practice on Main Avenue North where he will continue serving clients. Simms began serving as the County Attorney for Lincoln County 24 years ago and stepped down from that position on May 31.
Laurie Caruso photo
Property Transfers
May 18
Local store loses cash, merchandise following smash and grab
AFayetteville Police officer was dispatched to a Huntsville Highway store early Saturday morning (May 23) following a smash and grab alarm.